The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys have agreed to a one-year contract extension with prop Kaiden Lahrs for the 2027 NRL season.
After joining the Cowboys Pathways Programs in early 2023, Lahrs graduated to the NRL squad for the 2024 season as a 17-year-old immediately after graduating Kirwan State High.
The former Australian Schoolboy made his NRL debut as a 19-year-old in Round 15 of the 2025 season and has made eight top-grade appearances in total.
The 20-year-old has registered 11 appearances in the Queensland Cup for the Townsville Blackhawks this season, averaging 101 running metres an outing.
“We are delighted to extend Kaiden for 2027,” Cowboys Recruitment & List Manager Clint Zammit said.
“Kaiden and his family have made Townsville their home and our club was formed to ensure North Queensland kids don’t have to leave home to play at the highest level.
“We believe Kaiden can be an elite front-rower at NRL level and envision him as a key long-term member of our forward pack.
“A one-year extension allows additional time for both Kaiden and our club to work on a long-term extension which we hope keeps him at the Cowboys well into the future.”
